Wash & Fold
Washed, dried, and folded with care. Drop it off and we'll do the rest.
- Priced by the pound
- Dried according to garment needs
- Neatly folded, ready for pickup
Arcata · Humboldt County
Laundry day, the Humboldt way.
A new kind of laundromat in Arcata: self-serve wash & dry, wash & fold drop-off, and laundry for local businesses, all in a bright space with room to breathe.
Open 7 days a week
High-capacity washers & dryers
Wash & fold drop-off
Clean ClothesClean ConscienceClean Coasts
More than a place to do laundry
We turn laundry day into a good day.
Humsuds started with a simple idea: laundry day shouldn't be something you dread. So we built a bright, well-kept neighborhood spot in Arcata that feels as fresh as the clothes you take home. Run a quick load, or stay a while.
7 daysOpen every week
30 lb+High-capacity washers
~60 minWash & dry, in and out
What we offer
Everything you need to get it clean.
Wash & fold drop-off, self-serve machines, and regular service for local businesses. Pick what fits your week.
Self-Serve
High-capacity washers and fast dryers in a bright, spotless space, with free Wi-Fi and a comfortable seat while you wait.
- Small loads to oversized comforters
- Pay by card or coin
- Free Wi-Fi, seating & folding space
For Business
Reliable laundry service for Humboldt businesses, built around your schedule.
- Set your schedule and we handle the rest
- Perfect for service industries
- Reliable turnaround, flexible billing
Simple as it gets
Laundry made simple.
There's no app and nothing to learn. Walk in, wash, and focus on your life, not your laundry.
1
Load up
Grab a washer that fits your load, add your detergent, and start it with a card or coins.
2
Wash & dry
Our high-capacity machines do the heavy lifting. Move to a fast dryer and you are nearly there.
3
Fold & go
Use the folding stations and good light, then head out with everything fresh and clean.
Rather not wait around? Drop it off and we'll wash, dry, and fold it for you.
Why Humsuds
The nature of clean.
Clean clothes, clean conscience, clean coasts. We named this place for home: Hum for Humboldt, suds for the wash. Out here, taking care of your laundry and taking care of the coast go together, so we run efficient machines and keep things simple and local.
Efficient machines
High-efficiency washers that use less water and energy per load.
Coast-minded
What goes down the drain matters here. We keep our wash clean and our footprint small.
Local & independent
Born and run in Arcata, not a far-off chain. Your laundry money stays in Humboldt.
Well-kept space
Cleaned daily and maintained so the machines work and the room feels good.
Free Wi-Fi
High-Capacity Washers
Fast Dryers
Card & Coin
Folding Stations
Easy Parking
Take a breath
A rare moment of calm.
Drop in for a load, settle into a comfortable seat, and let the machines do the work. Free Wi-Fi if you need to get things done. Good light and a quiet corner if you don't. We built Humsuds to take the stress out of laundry day and give you that hour back.
Come See UsCome see us
Find Humsuds in Arcata.
Hours & contact
- Monday – Friday7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Address
5000 Valley W Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521
Serving Arcata and Cal Poly Humboldt students, plus McKinleyville, Blue Lake, Trinidad, Eureka, and the rest of Humboldt County.
Humsuds Laundromat
5000 Valley W Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521
Good to know
Still have questions?
Answers to the questions we hear most.
Do I need quarters?
No. Our machines take cards as well as coins, so you can pay whichever way is easiest. A change machine is on site if you prefer coins.
How does drop-off wash, dry & fold work?
Bring your laundry in, we weigh it, and you get a pickup time. We wash, dry, and fold it for you and text you when it is ready. Pricing is by the pound.
How big are the washers?
We run a range of sizes, including high-capacity machines that handle comforters, sleeping bags, and several loads at once, so you spend less time waiting.
Is there Wi-Fi and seating?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, and good light. It is a fine place to get a little work done or relax while your laundry runs.
Can you handle laundry for my business?
We do. Vacation rentals, salons, gyms, and small shops can set up regular service with volume-friendly pricing and simple monthly billing. Reach out and we will set it up.
Your basket is waiting.
Swing by Humsuds in Arcata and get your laundry done right, in a place you will not mind spending an hour.